Senator Godiya Akwashiki dies in Indian hospital at 52
Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has died at the age of 52 after a prolonged illness while receiving medical treatment in India. Family sources confirmed that he passed away on December 31, 2025, in an Indian hospital where he had been undergoing care for health challenges that had affected him for some time. His death marks a significant loss for his constituency and the political community, with many describing his leadership as impactful and dedicated to grassroots development.
Senator Akwashiki’s political career included service in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, where he rose to become Majority Leader and later Deputy Speaker before being elected to the Senate in 2019. He was re-elected in 2023, becoming the first senator from Nasarawa North to secure two consecutive terms since the state’s creation. Throughout his time in office, he was involved in various legislative initiatives and was praised for his commitment to development projects, empowerment programmes and infrastructure improvements across his constituency.
Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah village, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Akwashiki’s passing has elicited condolences from political associates, community leaders and constituents who highlighted his contributions to democratic governance and constituency empowerment. Details of burial arrangements are expected to be announced by his family and party in due course, as Nigerians mourn the loss of one of the prominent figures in the National Assembly.
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